The Business First Program strives to be a one stop solution to many of your business' needs, and you should know about the many resources available in the Greater Richmond Region. The list below represents just a few of the organizations whose work contributes to a common goal – to support the growth of companies in our community and create a better business environment. Associations and information resources geared toward specific industries or specific business issues are at your fingertips. The Business First program partners work with this rich network of resource providers everyday and can help businesses connect with the right person at the right time.

• Managing and Growing Your Business
  Learn how to start a business, manage a business and grow your business.
• Financing Information and Resources
  Financing is an important component of any successful business plan. Learn more about resources available to small businesses.
• Staffing and Training Resources
  The presence of a qualified workforce is essential to the success of any business. The Greater Richmond region boasts several public and private universities and colleges which produce thousands of new graduates every year—adding to the ranks of Richmond’s existing educated and skilled workforce.
• International Trade Resources 
  Over 140 international companies are doing business in Greater Richmond. Business owners interested in pursuing international trade opportunities will find the area has a number of resources available to help.
• Regional Transportation Resources
  In addition to its strategic location on the East Coast in the Mid-Atlantic, Richmond is home to an international airport, port and an award-winning transit system.
• Industry Specific Resources and Information 
  Richmond is home to a number of growing industry clusters such as advanced materials, life sciences and logistics. Industry-specific information and resources on those clusters are available at linked websites.

The Greater Richmond Partnership is a public-private economic development agency committed to helping to grow the Greater Richmond economy through the attraction of high quality jobs and new capital investment, the retention of existing businesses, and the continued improvement of the region's business climate.